Ahead of tonight’s show of Bundespower, the sporting week recalled one standout image; displaced maestro Shinji Kagawa and distraught mentor Jurgen Klopp cradling one another tenderly as they were rent apart by the gaudy attractions of Manchester United.

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Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson does not anticipate losing Wayne Rooney to Paris St Germain this summer.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson admitted three points was all that mattered after an “important” 2-1 win over Liverpool.

Patrice Evra is in line for a return to the Manchester United starting line-up in their Champions League opener against Galatasary at Old Trafford tomorrow after reporting for training this morning.

Ryan Giggs has underlined how determined Manchester United are to win the Premier League title back.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson insists Dimitar Berbatov has not been unfairly treated at the club, praising the “fantastic talent” of the striker whom he expects to be involved in their pre-season tour.

Manchester United have completed the capture of Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal.

By Mark Gallagher, Seoul

A ground-breaking international against Japan is likely to be one of the many benefits for the FAI from Ireland's World Cup adventure in Asia.

Mick McCarthy has sent his congratulations to England counterpart Sven-Goran Eriksson after his team made it into the last 16 of the World Cup finals.